
Are you itching to unlock the mysteries of the Large Cave Shrine puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake? Once you’ve sent the Del Lago boss packing at the Lake and reached the end of Chapter 3, your next challenge awaits in the form of the Mural Cave. Inside lies the elusive Church Key, but getting it hinges on nabbing two stone heads: the Apostate and the Blasphemer.
The Apostate’s Head in Resident Evil 4 Remake lies in wait within the Large Cave Shrine, found west of the Mural Cave. But beware, it’s not just sitting there for the taking. It’s guarded by a mind-boggling dial puzzle that has stumped many a brave soul. Watch the video tutorial posted below to learn how to solve this puzzle in 10 seconds literally! Alternatively, if you want to go through the motions and complete it properly then continue reading this step-by-step guide.
RE4 Remake Large Cave Shrine Puzzle Video Tutorial
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We’ve got your back with this comprehensive guide on cracking the Large Cave Shrine dial puzzle in Resident Evil 4 Remake and grabbing that precious Apostate’s Head in the process. If you’re looking for the small cave shrine solution then we’ve covered that already.
Make sure to check out our full Resident Evil 4 2023 guide after you’re finished here to find tutorials on other puzzles and boss fights.
The key to solving this perplexing puzzle lies in uncovering murals that bear resemblance to the symbols etched on the dial. You need to find not one, not two, but three of these elusive murals. Once you’ve tracked them down, you’ll have the power to activate the corresponding dials, granting you access to the Apostate’s Head, which you’ll later need to place on the Altar in the Mural Cave to get your hands on that coveted Church Key.
Total Time: 1 minute
Mural Location 1: The First Clue

You’ll spot the first mural on the wall to your left when you approach the ladder leading to the dial puzzle in the Large Cave Shrine. Can’t miss it, it’s decked out in vibrant yellow.
Mural Location 2: Secrets Carved in Stone

For the second mural, head to the opposite side of the dial puzzle. It’s perched on those sturdy stone pillars, just waiting to be admired. You can literally just do a complete 180 and turn around, it’ll be right in front of you.
Mural Location 3: A Revelation on the Wall

Now, onto the third piece of the puzzle. Keep close to the left-hand wall and forge ahead until you come across the third mural, proudly displayed on the wall left of the second mural location.
With all three murals in your sights, it’s time to work that dial! Activate them in the correct sequence, and voilà – the door shall be opened, and the Apostate’s Head shall be yours for the taking. To make things even smoother, we’ve put together a handy video tutorial for you to follow along that’s at the beginning of this article.
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